1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Yellow, Green
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black
1.3 Streak
White
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.755.85-6.15
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
two or three
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
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Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Triclinic or monoclinic
cubic
3.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.010Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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